Occupy protest at Port of Seattle

December 12, 2011 10:03 PM

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Occupy Seattle protesters stand atop a barricade on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Occupy Seattle protesters stand atop a barricade on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters ... more

Police scuffle with protesters after deploying two flash-bang grenades on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Police scuffle with protesters after deploying two flash-bang grenades on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down ... more

An Occupy Seattle protester has liquid poured on his face to ease the pain after Seattle Police used pepper spray on protesters on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

An Occupy Seattle protester has liquid poured on his face to ease the pain after Seattle Police used pepper spray on protesters on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street ... more

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Protesters man a barricade blocking entry to the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Protesters man a barricade blocking entry to the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down ... more

Traffic idles after protesters gathered in the road on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Traffic idles after protesters gathered in the road on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. ... more

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Protesters scuffle with police on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Protesters scuffle with police on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with ... more

An injured protester is helped on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

An injured protester is helped on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with ... more

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Protesters man a barricade blocking entry to the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Protesters man a barricade blocking entry to the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down ... more

Police scuffle with protesters after deploying two flash-bang grenades on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Police scuffle with protesters after deploying two flash-bang grenades on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down ... more

Police use a horse to break through a barricade on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Police use a horse to break through a barricade on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Protesters block entry to a gate at the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Protesters block entry to a gate at the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. ... more

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An injured protester is assisted on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

An injured protester is assisted on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with ... more

Protesters are detained on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Protesters are detained on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police ... more

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A protesters stands in the middle of SW Spokane Street on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

A protesters stands in the middle of SW Spokane Street on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. ... more

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Protesters march toward the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Protesters march toward the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Police use pepper spray as they try to clear protesters on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Police use pepper spray as they try to clear protesters on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

Police use pepper spray as they try to clear protesters on Monday,... Photo-1931316.33659 - seattlepi.com

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Police and Occupy Seattle protesters clash on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Officers were trying to clear the protesters from the street. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Police and Occupy Seattle protesters clash on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Officers were trying to clear the protesters from the street. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at ... more

A protesters plays his guitar behind a barricade on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

A protesters plays his guitar behind a barricade on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters ... more

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Protesters march toward the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Protesters march toward the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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A protester wears a hat on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

A protester wears a hat on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police ... more

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Traffic is backed up on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Traffic is backed up on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

Traffic is backed up on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of... Photo-1931322.33659 - seattlepi.com

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Officers guard a gate on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Officers guard a gate on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Protesters with road flares man a barricade blocking entry to the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Protesters with road flares man a barricade blocking entry to the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to ... more

Protesters wave to cars exiting the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Protesters wave to cars exiting the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. ... more

Protesters march toward the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Protesters march toward the Port of Seattle on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Protesters wait for police to arrive after they constructed a barricade on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

Protesters wait for police to arrive after they constructed a barricade on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down ... more

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A truck driver waits for the road to open on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

A truck driver waits for the road to open on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled ... more

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A protester plays his guitar near a police line on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters scuffled with police during the rally and police used pepper spray and two flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd after a protester threw a lit road flare toward officers. Another threw red paint on officers. less

A protester plays his guitar near a police line on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters gathered at the port and tried to shut down operations. Protesters ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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